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Today so far 2026-09-14 · 18:00 UTC

Africa's richest man is launching the continent's biggest share sale, while geopolitical tensions continue to escalate with jet-powered drones posing new threats to Ukraine and the Trump administration reportedly eyeing a Venezuela-style oil strategy for Iran. Oil prices have surged above $107 as markets react to supply concerns and shifting monetary policy expectations, while domestic issues including violence in Mexican cartel hotspots and security concerns in Bali are also drawing international attention.

US Forces Press Iran Campaign as Brent Nears $92 and Tanker Traffic Keeps Falling

Brent crude rose near $92 per barrel and WTI surged past $84—up over 20% since U.S.-Iran hostilities resumed—threatening higher inflation and delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts.

2026-07-21 · 23:49 UTC
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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'

2026-07-21 · 22:26

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

On the run for 20 years, most-wanted fugitive caught hiding as a biotech exec

2026-07-21 · 22:04

Ronald Fischer, aka Richard Graydon, was arrested in New York last week.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

2026-07-21 · 19:57

The move comes days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

White House agrees to ethics provisions in market structure bill

2026-07-21 · 17:30

The price of Bitcoin moved above $66,000 to reach a seven-week high on Tuesday as reports circulated of a deal with the…

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport

2026-07-21 · 16:44

The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

US Stocks Gain $480 Billion as Iran Pursues Pakistan-Mediated Peace Effort

2026-07-21 · 16:18

US equities gained roughly $480 billion in market value after reports indicated Iran had opened mediation talks with…

Amid nurse shortage, a university rolls out the welcome mat for men

2026-07-21 · 16:01

Due to a severe nursing shortage with 189,000 projected annual job openings, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has…

US and China to Hold AI Talks in September on Frontier AI Regulation

2026-07-21 · 15:25

The United States and China are reportedly preparing to hold a fresh round of talks on artificial intelligence (AI) in…

Amid Increased Scrutiny, ICE Detention and Deportation Data Goes Dark

2026-07-21 · 15:21

The Trump administration has stopped releasing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention and deportation data…

ICE to Pay Thomson Reuters $125M to Find Voter Fraud

2026-07-21 · 15:19

The Department of Homeland Security plans to pay Thomson Reuters $125 million to access its personal data…

Trump Unlocks the CLARITY Act by Approving an Ethics Provision

2026-07-21 · 15:05

The White House has approved an ethics component of the CLARITY Act and sent the text to Republican senators, removing…

Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say

2026-07-21 · 14:47

Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas…

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz

2026-07-21 · 14:36

None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed

2026-07-21 · 14:13

The new U.K.

What could Burnham as PM mean for sport?

2026-07-21 · 13:24

Andy Burnham is only into his second day as the UK's Prime Minister, but already people are wondering what this could…

Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police

2026-07-21 · 12:48

Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.

Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future

2026-07-21 · 12:33

Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.

New US homeownership measure puts people first

2026-07-21 · 12:03

A new homeownership measure called the homeowners-to-population ratio (HPOP) reveals that only 53 percent of U.S.

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

2026-07-21 · 12:02

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

Morning Minute: The Clarity Act Has New Life

2026-07-21 · 11:57

Odds of the Clarity Act passing in 2026 jumped to 42% after a surprising new development from the White House.

Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

2026-07-21 · 11:40

They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

Jim Cramer Calls the Market ‘Miserable’ as Oil, Tariffs, and Fed Hawkishness Rattle Wall Street

2026-07-21 · 11:30

“Miserable market for the moment,” Jim Cramer said on July 21, describing the mood on Wall Street as oil prices, tariff…

Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain

2026-07-21 · 11:21

A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.

Washington Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Federal Defense, Grants State Injunction

2026-07-21 · 10:30

A Washington state judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi after rejecting its argument that federal…

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

2026-07-21 · 09:41

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict…

India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown

2026-07-21 · 08:44

Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded.

White House Strikes CLARITY Act Ethics Deal as Trump Clears Senate’s Final Hurdle

2026-07-21 · 08:30

The White House has agreed on an ethics package for the CLARITY Act and sent the language to Senate Republicans.

‘The Next Crisis Has Already Begun’: Europe’s Top Official Urges FIFA to Act

2026-07-21 · 07:30

Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has urged FIFA to begin work on a new integrity framework for the 2030…

India’s Largest Trading and Investment Expo happening in Mumbai

2026-07-21 · 07:11

India’s trading and investment landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace.

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